What can I do to avoid serious problems with my contact
lenses?
Contact lenses are often more complex than they appear.
Request the manufacturer’s written patient information for your contact lenses.
It will give you important risk/benefit information, as well as instructions for
use.
Beware of attempts to substitute a different brand than you presently have.
While this may be acceptable in some situations, there are differences in the
water content and shape between different brands. The correct choice of which
lens is right for you should only be made based on examination by your doctor,
not over the phone.
Carefully check to make sure the company gives you:
the exact brand, lens name, power, sphere, cylinder, if any, axis, if any,
diameter, base curve, and peripheral curves, if any. From
CDRH Consumer Information
Any materials provided on this web site are for information purposes only. Have
your eyes examined regularly and always follow your eye care professional's
instructions for the proper use and care of your contact lenses. IF YOU ARE
HAVING ANY UNEXPLAINED EYE DISCOMFORT, WATERING, VISION CHANGE OR REDNESS,
REMOVE YOUR LENSES IMMEDIATELY AND CONSULT YOUR EYE CARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE
WEARING YOUR LENSES AGAIN |
